ISSN: 2578-4986
Authors: Veena K* and Hiremath RR
Even after Shodhana, the Rasadravya’s are not easily absorbable and assimilable because of their inorganic properties and non-homogeneity, so need to conversion of original metal / mineral into oxide or sulphide form to maintain of alkalinity and neutralizing the harmful acids. In Classics, Bhasma pareeksha are mentioned for the prepared bhasma before administration of the bhasma. These tests are considered as a basic quality control tests for Ayurvedic bhasmas. These tests are included many years ago but those tests having scientific base to assess particle size, lightness etc. By this it can be conclude with the modern parameters like Nano particle, chemical composition etc.
Keywords: Bhasma Pareeksha; Particle Size; Modern Parameters
